Robert Herrick, born in London in 1591, was an English lyric poet and cleric who became one of the most notable Cavalier poets of the 17th century
Halloween Poems
Step into the haunting realm of Every Day Poems’ Halloween Poems, where the eerie and the macabre intertwine to create a captivating tapestry of verse. As the autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet and the crisp, chilly air whispers secrets of the supernatural, immerse yourself in our curated collection of spine-chilling poems that celebrate the essence of All Hallows’ Eve.
From ghostly apparitions to wicked witches, from grinning jack-o’-lanterns to the dance of the undead, our Halloween Poems category explores the diverse facets of this delightfully spooky season. We’ve gathered works from both contemporary poets and timeless masters of the craft, ensuring a rich and varied experience for those who dare to venture into this enchanting literary landscape.
Whether you’re seeking an unsettling tale to read by candlelight or a mischievous rhyme to recite at your Halloween gathering, you’ll find poems that cater to your every dark desire. These verses will send shivers down your spine, evoke the ethereal beauty of the autumnal twilight, and remind you of the mysteries that lurk just beyond the veil of our mortal world.
So, dear reader, grab a cozy blanket, light a flickering candle, and prepare to be bewitched by the magic of Every Day Poems’ Halloween Poetry collection. As you traverse these haunting lines, remember that the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin, and the echoes of the past mingle with the whispers of the present. Let these poems be your guide through the mists of the unknown, and embrace the delightful shivers they evoke. Happy Halloween, and may your journey through these enchanting verses be as memorable as it is chilling.
Poems:
- The Hag by Robert Herrick
- They Say This House is Haunted by Stephanie DuPont
- The Changeling by Charlotte Mew
- The Listeners by Walter De La Mare
- THE VAMPIRE by Rudyard Kipling
- Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti
- The Kraken by Lord Alfred Tennyson
- The Witch by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge
- The Werewolf by Madison Cawein
- The Ghost by Sara Teasdale
- The Dance of Death by Charles Baudelaire
- ULALUME by Edgar Allan Poe
- Autumn by Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Jack-O’-Lantern By Madison Julius Cawein
- The Vampire by James Clerk Maxwell 1845
- The Vampire by Madison Julius Cawein
- The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
- Alone–Edgar Allan Poe
- ‘Twas Halloween Night
- The Haunted Isle By Richard H. Fay
- The Vampire by Charles Baudelaire
- Seekers by Christopher Woods
- THE WITCHES (for older children)
- The Vampire and the Ball by Rebecca L. Snowe
- The Grand Illusion by Maggie Pena
- On Cooking Krakens by Julie Irigaray
- Hallowe’en by Joel Benton (1896)
- Hallowe’en by A. F. Murray
- The Haunted Oak by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Sleepy Hollow by William Ellery Channing
- ANNABEL LEE by Edgar Allan Poe
- To Autumn by John Keats
They Say This House is Haunted by Stephanie DuPont
This haunting masterful poem from Stephanie DuPont invites readers into the tortured consciousness of a historic New England house, where the echoes of Salem’s dark past intertwine with supernatural visitors and centuries of accumulated secrets.
The Changeling by Charlotte Mew
The poem is narrated by a child who believes they are a changeling – a fairy child left in place of a human child
The Listeners by Walter De La Mare
Walter de la Mare, born in 1873 in Kent, England, began his career as a bookkeeper before transitioning to writing full-time
THE VAMPIRE by Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Vampire” tells the story of a foolish man’s infatuation with a woman who doesn’t reciprocate his feelings
Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti’s “Goblin Market” is a narrative poem that tells the story of two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, who are tempted by goblin merchants selling exotic
The Kraken by Lord Alfred Tennyson
The Kraken by Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892) Below the thunders of the upper deep, Far, far beneath in the abysmal sea, His ancient, dreamless, uninvaded sleep The Kraken sleepeth: faintest sunlights flee About his shadowy sides; above him swell Huge sponges of millennial growth and height; And far away into the sickly light, From many…
The Witch by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge
Mary Elizabeth Coleridge (1861-1907) was an English novelist and poet born into a prominent literary family in London. As the great-grandniece of the famous Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The Werewolf by Madison Cawein
Madison Julius Cawein (1865-1914) was an American poet known as the “Keats of Kentucky.” Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Cawein was a prolific writer who published around 36 books of poetry over his lifetime.
The Ghost by Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was an American lyric poet known for her intimate and emotional poetry. Her collections, including “Helen of Troy and Other Poems”